Martin Lapera, Community Foundation Trustee; Chris Judd, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Bandshell Project Manager; Roelkey Myers, Deputy Director, Parks and Recreation Department, City of Frederick; David Weaver, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Bandshell Committee Chairman; William J. Holtzinger, Mayor, City of Frederick; Darrell Guyton, Vice President, Morgan Keller; Kara Norman, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Bandshell Committee Member; and Darren Chamblee, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek, Bandshell Committee Treasurer

Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Fund Ensures Baker Park Bandshell Renovation

May 8, 2008: Summertime is approaching and soon live outdoor performances will be held at the Baker Park Bandshell. This Frederick County landmark is the site of the City of Frederick’s Summer Concert Series and SummerFest, a series of family friendly entertainment providing storytelling and magic, dance, and musical performances. Thousands flock to the Bandshell annually.

The importance of maintaining the Bandshell and expanding its services to meet the ever-increasing needs of a growing population will not be lost thanks to the members of The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek who have led the charge to renovate the Bandshell.

The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek has partnered with Mayor Jeff Holtzinger and City of Frederick staff, as well as Morgan Keller and Waynesboro Construction to begin renovating the Bandshell with support from The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Fund at The Community Foundation of Frederick County.

“The new and improved Bandshell will include enhanced lighting and sound, and better and expanded dressing rooms, restrooms, and seating, in addition to aesthetic improvements to the interior and exterior of the Bandshell,” said David Weaver, Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Bandshell Committee Chairman. “This project exemplifies what Rotary is all about – pulling our resources together to improve the quality of life for people in our community and throughout the world.”

Weaver said that Bandshell construction will not interfere with this summer’s scheduled activities and entertainment. Construction is scheduled to be completed in late 2008.

Those who would like to ensure the successful renovation of the Baker Park Bandshell may make a secure, online contribution to The Rotary Club of Carroll Creek Fund.  To do so, click here. Checks made payable to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, may be mailed to 312 East Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. Simply insert the Fund’s name in the check’s memo line. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Since 1986, The Community Foundation of Frederick County has partnered with individuals and organizations in creating charitable funds that benefit a variety of causes throughout Frederick County. To date, more than $17 million has been awarded in grants to area nonprofit organizations and in scholarships to students eager to pursue their academic dreams. Additional information about the Community Foundation is available by calling 301.695.7660.